This remarkable home feels private, but has neighbors on 3 sides, all have approximately 1/2 acre yards. The home is unique in that it was a 3 bedroom house. Owner took out a wall and made it two. He also removed another wall to create a very open home. The original hardwood floors look lovely, but have area rugs over them. The roof is 3 years old, the driveway 2. The kitchen has been completely redone and is lovely, but the stained glass in two cabinets is reserved and will be replaced. The bathrooms have both also been redone. The brick fireplace was also added and was originally wood. It has been fairly recently converted to gas. The screen porch is 10-15 years old. It looks out on the quiet back yard. The many trees invite lots of birds. Altogether the home reminds one of a very nice, quiet cabin except it is not rustic and definitely not a cabin.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,276
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
17-12-29-253-021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R1
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of this district, and of districts R-2 and R-3 is to encourage and protect single-family neighborhoods and the land uses which are compatible with them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1308
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,308
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.46
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,919
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Decatur Dist 61
Middle Or Junior School District: Decatur Dist 61
High School District: Decatur Dist 61
Location Information
Directions: Rt 48 south, R St. Louis Bridge Rd, 1st L on Forest Crest Dr. toward end.
Subdivision Name: Forest Crest Sub
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 17-12-29-253-021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Transit
South Shores Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
2/10
Macarthur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$132,000 – $160,000
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